Department of Pediatrics Archive — Page 14 of 54
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October 12, 2023
More work needed on plans of safe care for infants affected by maternal substance use
Vanderbilt research found that there is variability in practice for infants affected by maternal substance use driven by vague policy, challenges of cross-system collaboration and a lack of general knowledge about substance use disorder. -
September 29, 2023
How to prepare for a medical emergency: A paramedic’s 10 things you need to know before the ambulance is on the way
Most people do not know what to expect when calling 911. Here is guidance from someone who knows. -
September 29, 2023
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center to begin estimating prevalence of cerebral palsy in Middle Tennessee
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders has received funding to monitor and estimate prevalence of cerebral palsy (CP) in Middle Tennessee. -
September 27, 2023
Being treated for childhood cancer set Jason Schwartz on the path to his life’s work: treating childhood cancer
Cancer at the age of 13 forced him to give up his dream of professional football. While undergoing treatment, he found a new dream. -
September 22, 2023
Debra Friedman receives Hyundai Hope On Wheels Impact Award
Debra Friedman, MD, MS, has been awarded a $100,000 Hyundai Hope On Wheels Impact Award to examine outcomes in pediatric, adolescent and young adult sarcoma patients and survivors. -
September 19, 2023
Edwards, Gastineau, Brady honored by the Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
The Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has awarded top honors to three physicians in the Vanderbilt Department of Pediatrics. -
August 15, 2023
Study finds most infants receiving ICU-level care for RSV had no underlying medical condition
A Vanderbilt study found that most infants admitted to the intensive care or high acuity unit for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections during fall 2022 were previously healthy and born at term.